Earlier in the year I booked a surprise (for Chris) romantic night away for the two of us. It’s not often we go away without the Dals as we miss them too much! The night away came around
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Playing in a Purple Paradise – Mayfield Lavender
Up until around 20 years ago, the highly versatile perfumed purple plant which was first introduced to Britain by the Romans, and once carpeted the English countryside during the summer months was in decline. This
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Log House Holidays – Part 2
With the weather being so wonderful on the lead up to our road trip it had Chris and I praying that the sun would continue to shine for us during our stay. We were very
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Log House Holidays – Part 1
After reading Steph & The Spaniels glowing review of Log House Holidays, it was not long before I was on the phone booking us in for a summer staycation. Since booking, I had been counting down the
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Elderflower & Lemon Cordial
As many of you will know I made elderflower wine in the autumn, and this spring I was keen to make my first batch of elderflower cordial. My first attempt last spring had been quite unsuccessful,
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Plodding around Polesden
Last Friday I started my weekend early by taking the day off to spend a little time with my mother. Oh and what a perfect time we spent together, blessed with a bright crisp autumn
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Burghley Beginners
I am a bit behind in writing this post – better late than never! My current location for writing is not my usual cosy spot in the cottage as I am away on business this
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All Aboard – A Day Out at The Bluebell Railway
Chris and I took a much needed week off over the Bank Holiday, as Bunter was recovering from his castration we took time to simply be at home with the dogs and get on with home improvements.
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Forever Foraging
It’s been a while since I last posted. My time has been taken up with work, cottage improvements and nursing poorly animals. After debating for the last year about having Bunter castrated, Chris and I finally